David Sibson

Dates

August 7, 1947 - September 21, 2025

Obituary

David Sibson, 78, of Mitchell, SD, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, September 26, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Dimock. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

A livesteam of David’s funeral service can be viewed at: https://m.youtube.com/@zionlutheranlcms

David Paul Sibson was the youngest of six children, born on August 7, 1947, in Mitchell, SD, to Limbert and Johanna (Rankin) Sibson. He spent most of his life living and working on the farm he cherished.

David graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, where he developed lifelong friendships, a strong work ethic, and a deep faith in Christ. For many years, David was active in softball, league bowling, and dancing. He enjoyed time with friends and family, days spent hunting deer, antelope, and pheasant, and snowmobiling trips in the Black Hills. In his younger years, he was even known for playing the accordion.

David and Patricia Toomey were united in marriage on February 23, 1968, and together they shared the blessing of family. Later in life, he met Joyce Neugebauer Fischer, and they were married on November 21, 1998. Together they enjoyed many trips, time together, and special memories.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Joyce; his four children, Randy (Dawn) of Vermillion, SD, Brian (Laura) of Sioux Falls, SD, Kevin (Jessica) of Mitchell, SD, and Patrick (Heather) of Bozeman, MT; along with 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also lovingly remembered by Joyce’s children: Kimberly Streubel of Milwaukee, WI, Dean (Rhonda) Fischer of Butte, NE, Lisa (Corey) Thelen of Mitchell, SD, and Chris (Carmen) Fischer of Mitchell, SD; as well as 9 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Limbert and Johanna (Rankin) Sibson; his infant daughter, Robin Sibson; and all of his brothers and sisters: Elsie (Leo) Hemmer, Leo (Delores) Sibson, Jean (Duane) Danielson, Margaret (Bill) Pierson, and Herbert (Georgie) Sibson. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved daughter, Robin.

Dave found strength, hope, and peace in his relationship with Jesus Christ, whom he knew as his personal Savior.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Friday, September 26, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Zion Lutheran Church
620 E 3rd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Dimock, SD

Posted by Rick & Le Bauer on September 26, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family. We were sorry to hear of David’s passing.

Posted by Dina Vostad on September 26, 2025

Sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace in knowing that he is home with his Heavenly Father.

Posted by Diana Navin on September 25, 2025

My deepest sympathy to David’s family. David was a classmate. Rest in peace David.

Posted by Carol Krcil on September 25, 2025

We had a lot of fun many years ago. You can reminisce now with Chuck about all our good times. We enjoyed playing softball, camping, playing cards, parties, our trips to the Hills for snowmobiling and Sundays with the kids sledding. Rest in peace David.

Posted by Pat Feterl Erpenbach on September 25, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family. He was my high school classmate. Rest in peace Dave.

Posted by Pat Feterl Erpenbach on September 25, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family. He was my high school classmate. Rest in peace Dave.

Posted by Debbie Jennings on September 24, 2025

Uncle David so many great memories, Michele and got in trouble looking at his records, he had nice cars, then staying with him and Patty when 1st couple babies born, fireworks he had at farm were great,, most sad of course was loss of Robin, heartbreak for many, as he got older stopping by for a visit always enjoyable,
Well take care Joyce and all the kids, God bless, keep sharing those memories 🙏 ❤️

Posted by Tama Backlund on September 24, 2025

Kevin, Jessica, Hannah and Karter, I am very sorry for your loss.

Posted by Willie on September 24, 2025

Sorry for your loss..

Posted by Kathy Green on September 24, 2025

Randy , Brian, Kevin & Patrick , I have so many found memories of when we were all younger and our many trips to SD and staying on the farm . I will always cherish those memories of your Dad and all the wonderful memories we all made together . Love you all & you are all in my heart & prayers .

Posted by Gary & Kay Shafer on September 24, 2025

What a beautiful heartwarming obituary tribute this is for my favorite uncle, and I want to thank those who created this. David was a gentle man who had a bit of humor & thus was a fine person to visit with.

He raised 4 young sons, who will carry on his legacy in the good and caring persons they have grown to be.

Thank you, Joyce, for being there for David when he was so down and out years ago, and then when he fought the cancer these past 9 years.

May David receive the rewards of Heaven he so deserves.

Posted by Jason Hafner on September 24, 2025

Thoughts and prayers for the Sibson family. So sorry for your loss.

Posted by Cheryl and Gene Reaves on September 24, 2025

Randy, Dawn and all the Sibson family. We were sorry to hear of the passing of David. Our prayers are with you at this time and may you all share many memories over the days ahead.

Posted by Donna Murtha on September 24, 2025

will miss you david now you and jim can talk over snow mobieling in the hill and allof the fun we all had together

Posted by Bonnie Geyer on September 24, 2025

Dave drove charter bus many, many times for me during my career at Farmers Union. He was always friendly, calm and a great driver! Always a pleasure to have him around. Rest in peace Dave!

Posted by Kim & Rick Swank on September 24, 2025

So sorry to hear that David is no longer with us. We loved him and enjoyed every time we could talk or spend time together. As a kid Kim remembers many times out at the farm for fun with families together. Rest in Peace David

Posted by Randy Jones on September 24, 2025

Dave was a wonderful man

Posted by Marlene Mennenga on September 24, 2025

So many great memories of Uncle David. Going to the farm as a child was always so much fun. He was 6 years older but playing games was so enjoyable. One that pops in my head the most is playing Hide And Seek. Rest In Peace Uncle David.

Posted by Kadie Kowall on September 24, 2025

I enjoyed every conversation we shared. Sending love to his family.

Posted by mary sue thury on September 23, 2025

rest in peace classmate!!

Posted by Barb Blackman Oliver on September 23, 2025

Graduated from Notre Dame High School with David and had special times with him going to out of town sporting events. We will miss him in the class.

Posted by Jackie Christiansen on September 23, 2025

I got to work with Dave at Trail King. He was a blast to work with and be around. Rest in peace good buddy.

Posted by Barb and Larry Zimmerman on September 23, 2025

So sorry for your loss 🙏💐❤️

Posted by Doug & Nancy Poppens on September 22, 2025

Always enjoyed spending time with Dave. Great sense of humor, he kept me on my toes. It was so awesome he came to our cabin in Minnesota with Joyce and her kids over the 4 of July . Rest in Peace my friend.